Halo 3 ODST Achievement Bug | Players Reach Legendary in Under 3 Hours
Edited By
Liam Chen
A growing number of players are frustrated after completing Halo 3 ODST on Legendary difficulty in less than three hours, only to have the achievement fail to unlock. This controversy has sparked discussions across multiple forums, raising questions about timing inclusions during gameplay.
Game Completion Confusion
One gamer reported finishing all missions in 172 minutes and 12 seconds while collecting audio logs in Mombasa. They wondered if the achievement timing includes all the playing time as the rookie, which might explain the glitch. Currently, Halo Waypoint doesn’t acknowledge the completion, instead referencing a lesser Easy difficulty time—a point of confusion for players.
Players Share Their Insights
Several players chimed in with advice and anecdotes:
"Watch the cutscenes fully without skipping they’re not actual missions," one commenter suggested, referencing the ‘Prepare to Drop’ and ‘Epilogue’ sections.
Another user noted, "I completed it on Legendary without caring for time. Yet, I still faced the same issue."
Interestingly, after re-watching the cutscenes, the original poster said, "As soon as Prepare to Drop started playing, the achievement popped!"
Rising Frustration in the Community
As the conversation evolves, many players remain skeptical about whether this is an isolated incident or a common bug affecting multiple gamers. While some experienced success after revisiting elements of gameplay, others continue to face obstacles.
Key Highlights
△ Players report finishing in under 3 hours, but achievements failing to unlock
▽ Steps like not skipping cutscenes may impact completion status
💬 "Seems like a bug; we need answers," was echoed across multiple discussions
Gamers are left questioning what counts towards achievements and how timing is tracked within the game. Will developers address these concerns? Only time will tell.